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A Large William IV Mahogany Sofa Circa 1835
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A Large William IV Mahogany Sofa Circa 1835

19th century
Description

A large William IV mahogany sofa circa 1835 recovered in a cotton linen union by Foy and Co.

Size: 92 inches wide, 30 inches deep 32 inches high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1203766
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4400
Description
A large William IV mahogany sofa circa 1835 recovered in a cotton linen union by Foy and Co.

Size: 92 inches wide, 30 inches deep 32 inches high.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203766
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4400
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors.

A Large William IV Mahogany Sofa Circa 1835

Archive II A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors. View III
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 117
Items Sold 4,530
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A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors.
A large William IV mahogany sofa circa 1835
Ref: SA1203766
A William IV carved mahogany sofa featuring scroll arms, cream fabric upholstery, turned lobed legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Cream
  • MotifsScroll arms, Lobed turned legs, Brass castors, Carved acanthus leaves
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 234 cm (92 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This large nineteenth-century sofa belongs to the William IV period, showcasing a grand Regency style with dark brown mahogany woodwork and cream-coloured fabric upholstery. The piece stands on lobed turned legs fitted with small brass castors, complemented by scroll-ended arms decorated with carved acanthus leaf motifs. The solid timber frame incorporates crisp mouldings along the base and supports a deep, upholstered seat and low, curved backrest. Practical dimensions of 81 cm high, 234 cm wide and 76 cm deep make it a substantial seating option for daily use. In a contemporary home, this traditional sofa functions well as a statement piece in a spacious drawing room, living area, or formal library. The neutral cream upholstery harmonises easily with existing interior colour schemes, while the dark wood tones bring warmth and character to traditional or transitional settings. Ample seating width accommodates multiple people comfortably for relaxing or reading. The sturdy timber construction and rolling castors ensure the sofa remains durable and straightforward to reposition on various floor surfaces as interior layouts change.

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Produced during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837, this design style bridges the Regency and Early Victorian eras. Furniture from this period is characterised by robust proportions, prominent scrollwork, heavy carving, and the extensive use of rich timbers such as mahogany and rosewood.

Frames were primarily crafted from solid Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often supported by secondary timbers like pine or oak for interior joinery. Original upholstery utilised natural padding materials such as horsehair, hessian, and coiled steel springs, resting upon cast brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature turned, lobed, or lotus-carved legs ending in brass castors, alongside pronounced scroll arms with acanthus leaf carvings. Construction indicators include hand-cut dovetail joints on structural frames, authentic wear around the castor fittings, and historical timber patination.

Reupholstering the frame in a neutral linen or textured wool fabric creates a clean contrast against dark mahogany wood. Positioned in a hallway or living room, the strong architectural silhouette acts as a focal anchor when paired with contemporary art and minimal accessories.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and vacuum the fabric gently with an upholstery brush attachment.
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